33 Weeks

OOPS!  I forgot to do one last week. oh well.

How far along: 33 Weeks, 0 Days

How big is baby: At my ultrasound yesterday his estimated weight was 5lbs 7oz
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Total weight gain:  13 Lbs

Maternity clothes:  Yes Please!

Sleep: okay, except for really weird and really sexual dreams....gross.

Best moment of the week: Hearing that my boy has turned head down...doc was worried he was going to be stubborn.

Food cravings:  Fresca Soda...it's so refreshing! 

Food aversions:  Actually ate Chinese food and didn't want to immediately throw up....but now Mexican sounds disgusting....

Symptoms: mood swings, hip pain, leg cramps, mood swings, constipation, headaches, backaches, restless legs, mood swings, HEARTBURN!!!!!, you name it....

Movement:I must have felt him turning the other night because JEEZE it hurt!  Other than that, he's still a very busy boy.

What I’m looking forward to:  Rodeo and fair this weekend...let's see if my body will let me enjoy it! 

What I miss:  Not a thing...

Next appointment:  Next Wednesday



In Strength, Love & Faith, Thanks for Reading, Charity

31 Weeks

How far along: 31 Weeks, 4 Days

How big is baby: At my ultrasound last week his estimated weight was 3lb, 14oz
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Total weight gain:  11 Lbs

Maternity clothes:  Yes Please!

Sleep:  Ugh...

Best moment of the week: Hearing that my Best Friend got engaged!!

Food cravings:  Tropical Sno- Strawberries and Cream...delish.

Food aversions:  Still Chinese food

Symptoms: mood swings, hip pain, leg cramps, mood swings, constipation, headaches, backaches, restless legs, mood swings, HEARTBURN!!!!!, you name it....

Movement: Pretty much constant in the evenings after supper and a lot during the day...he's starting to stay up later at night too, kicking away...little stinker

What I’m looking forward to:  Getting back in the pool in the morning...I haven't been there in 4 days...boo. 

What I miss:  Not a thing...

Next appointment:  Next Wednesday


In Strength, Love & Faith, Thanks for Reading, Charity

30 Weeks

How far along: 30 Weeks, 5 Days

How big is baby:  In my book it says that he is about 3 lbs
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Total weight gain:  10 Lbs

Maternity clothes:  Indeed

Sleep:Depends on the night...the heat really gets to me...but we just got an A/C so it's getting better

Best moment of the week: Spending time with my family as we moved our cattle to mountain grazing

Food cravings:  Tropical Sno- Strawberries and Cream...delish.

Food aversions:  Still Chinese food

Symptoms: mood swings, hip pain, leg cramps, mood swings, constipation, headaches, backaches, restless legs, mood swings, HEARTBURN!!!!!, you name it....

Movement: He moves a lot, and he loves music, and food.

What I’m looking forward to:  Lap Swim in the mornings! 

What I miss:  Not a thing...

Next appointment:Tomorrow



In Strength, Love & Faith, Thanks for Reading, Charity

Unemployed!

Well...I am officially without a job.  Last Friday, our facility was closed by the state.  We apparently had a really bad state survey (for the first time in a LONG time) and they found it necessary to close our doors.  It was quite the sad situation and last week while we had to say goodbye to our residents as we helped them and their families pack their belongings to be sent to another nursing home in a nearby city.  This closure put the people least involved in the "immediate jeopardy tags" out of jobs (CNA's, Dietary, Housekeeping, etc) before the people who were responsible for the issues.  Weird.  While this doesn't cause much heartbreak for me, since as stated before I was not fond of the job, and on the day we were notified of the closure (Tuesday) I had planned on talking to our HR person about going to part time or limited part time for the remainder of my pregnancy anyways. But it really makes me sad for the other workers who were laid off and especially for the Residents that had to pack up and ship out with only 2 days notice...Some of these people had been living at this facility for 20+  years.  It's just very sad.  So...for now, I will collect unemployment and use some of the Vacation pay that I was saving for maternity leave until I can find something else. Until then, I plan on enjoying the summer and have been doing some swimming/hiking in the meantime. Hope you are all enjoying the summer!  Take care!


In Strength, Love & Faith, Thanks for Reading, Charity

29 Weeks

How far along:  29 Weeks, 4 Days

How big is baby:  In my book it says that he is about 2.5-3 lbs
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Total weight gain:  OH Lawdy.  Throughout my entire pregnancy, I hadn't gained any weight...now...in the last 3 weeks I have gained 13 pounds!  I know that it is all in my legs, feet and hands, and my doc says that it's normal, especially when it's as hot as it has been...but still...yikes!

Maternity clothes:  Indeed

Sleep:Ugh...What is that?

Best moment of the week:  Standing beside my new sister in law as she wed my brother

Food cravings:  Tropical Sno- Strawberries and Cream...delish.

Food aversions:  Still Chinese food and watermelon.

Symptoms: mood swings, hip pain, leg cramps, mood swings, constipation, headaches, backaches, restless legs, mood swings, HEARTBURN!!!!!, you name it....

Movement: He moves a lot, and he loves music!

What I’m looking forward to:  Nothing really...coming up in the next week anyways...

What I miss:  Not a thing...

Next appointment: Friday



In Strength, Love & Faith, Thanks for Reading, Charity